Heavy Equipment Operator

Clean Harbors • Kent, WA

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About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Kent, Washington, to operate heavy machinery and equipment used in construction projects. The role includes traveling to field sites, operating heavy equipment, moving materials, and coordinating with project managers and team members. The operator is expected to follow safety, environmental, operating, and regulatory requirements, maintain equipment, and help maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Clean Harbors describes itself as a provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company emphasizes health and safety, sustainability, competitive pay, career development, and training.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with GPS-enabled heavy equipment.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• For positions requiring respirators, meet facial hair standards under OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies and procedures and act safely.
• Complete daily checklists for the equipment being operated.
• Ensure equipment is not operated unsafely or inconsistently with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow local, state/provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state/provincial, and federal requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Follow company environmental, health, and safety operating guidelines.
• Travel to required field sites and operate heavy equipment, including yellow iron.
• Operate excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Haul and move materials as necessary.
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions or defects.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed